It's only natural to focus on fixing your most flawed areas but would it surprise you to know that sometimes putting the focus on other areas is what will get you the best result. The body type workout tips below will help you focus on what matters so you can transform your problem area much faster.

Body Type Workout Tips for Pear Shapes with the Booty Issues This is the classic JLo type with the typical slim arms, tiny waist, curvy hips and pumped up booty. Women with this body type look amazing when they're fit but when you gain weight it goes directly to the butt and hips. Cellulite, saddle bags, and wide hips aren't sexy but zoning in on these areas all the time can bulk them up fast.

Quick Fix Workout Tips: Build up the upper body while toning the lower body. Two of your weekly workouts should include supersets to build up your back and shoulders. Two days a week focus on lower body workouts that blast fat. Try the Leg Circuit Workout

Body Type Workout Tips for Apple Shapes with Belly Troubles This is often referred to as the Marilyn Monroe or Mae West type with the big chest, a thick waist and broad back. When fit this is the body type that men go crazy for but when you gain weight you're dealing with back fat, multiple belly rolls, and flabby arms. The tendency is to do a ton of upper body work and ab work that only results in looking thicker.

Quick Fix Workout Tips: Blast fat and tone all over. Focus on a combination of circuit workouts that include demanding full body movement followed by high intensity cardio intervals. Try the Weightloss Exercises Workout then follow up with 15-20 min. of intense cardio intervals to burn off even more fat.


Body Type Workout Tips for Banana Shapes with Zero Curves This is the athletic boy shape with zero curves, a smaller chest and a flat booty. It's my type and if you're born with this type then you know that gaining even just 10 pounds makes you look big and even less shapely. The tendency here is to go crazy with cardio and isolation work that never gets you anywhere.

Quick Fix Workout Tips: Create curves while slimming down. Two days a week focus on high intensity circuits that target the butt with some upper body moves included. Try the Kickbutt Bootcamp Workout. Two other days a week focus on upper body circuits that build the chest and tone your abs, arms, and butt.

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